Show Notes
Got a PhD interview coming up?
This isn’t just another job interview, it’s the start of a 4+ year research partnership. In this video, we share 7 essential PhD interview tips that most applicants overlook. From your first email to the toughest interview questions.
If you want to stand out, impress your future supervisor, and feel confident walking into your graduate school interview, this is for you.
🎓 Your PhD acceptance starts before you step into the room.
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👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Why PhD Interviews Are Different 1:06 - The First Impression Most Applicants Get Wrong 5:45 - What You Must Know Before You Walk In 6:27 - The Question You Will Be Asked 7:20 - Don’t Forget This Crucial Step 9:37 - The Trait Supervisors Secretly Look For 10:19 - The Mistake That Can Cost You the Position 11:23 - How to Answer Like a Future Scientist 12:21 - Final Advice & Good Luck
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